In total, the coalition reached out to 65 venues trying to find a home for Yiannopoulos' infamously provocative speeches. Busch said they were denied by 62 locations.

The group's Facebook post included a quote attributed to Yiannopoulos blaming liberals for hindering free speech.

"Left-wing bullies continue to use the threat of violence — and, often, deploy real violence — to suppress conservative speakers," Yiannopoulos said in the statement.

He continued with a call to politicians to defend the right for free speech.

"It is time for America's political leaders to defend free speech with the vigor required to stand up to these would-be totalitarians," he said in the statement. "My fabulousness cannot stand alone."

Refunds will be emailed to ticket holders who spent anywhere between a discounted $27.95 for basic passes to $125 for VIP treatment at a charity dinner (which sold out), United Liberty Coalition wrote on its Facebook site. The event is still happening and is now free for everyone, according to a second Facebook post.

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